Key date to remember
- Official LCME site visit: Feb. 18-21, 2024
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Overview of Self-Directed Learning
LCME Element 6.3 ˇX Self-Directed Learning
What: Per the LCME, self-directed learning includes the following components as a single unified sequence that occurs over a relatively short time:
- The medical studentˇ¦s self-assessment of their learning needs, independent identification, analysis and synthesis of relevant information, and appraisal of the credibility of information sources
- The facilitatorˇ¦s assessment of and feedback to the student on their information seeking skills
Why: As lifelong learners, physicians need to practice self-directed learning to stay current on advances in medicine. The ability to understand their learning needs, seek opportunities to meet those needs, determine source credibility and receive feedback prepares students to be effective lifelong learners.
 Call to action:
Familiarize yourself with the School of Medicineˇ¦s academic workload policy. We encourage faculty to incorporate self-directed learning with students whenever there is an opportunity.
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LCME Element 6.3
The faculty of a medical school ensure that the medical curriculum includes self-directed learning experiences that allow medical students to develop the skills of lifelong learning. Self-directed learning involves medical studentsˇ¦ self-assessment of learning needs; independent identification, analysis, and synthesis of relevant information; appraisal of the credibility of information sources; and feedback on these skills from faculty and/or staff.
Source: LCME Functions and Structure of a Medical School 2023-24
